Nemours Children's Health, Fleming Island1747 Baptist Clay DriveBaptist Clay Medical Center Campus, Suite 130Fleming Island, FL 3200330.0787097-81.711458Secondary
I’m West Virginia-born and raised, where most of my family still lives. I practice medicine because I enjoy helping people in a time of need, especially children. The best part of what I do is building relationships with families. I know I’ve had a positive impact if a child’s family is glad they made the decision to come to me for care.
Why I Treat Children
Children are one of our most vulnerable demographics (the other is seniors), and we need to look out for them. Because many of the kids I see have a problem that’s readily addressable, I can help improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. I really enjoy working with parents, too – because as a parent myself, I understand their concerns.
What I'm Passionate About
All children should have access to the healthcare they need. And I believe any program that improves quality of life for children, whether it’s in-school or after-school, benefits kids individually and our society as a whole.
What I Do For Fun
I’m an avid runner and have completed eight marathons. I stay busy refurbishing and redecorating my home in one of Jacksonville’s many historic neighborhoods. I also like to visit with friends, enjoying the sun and beaches – which are both in short supply in my home state of West Virginia.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Pediatric Otolaryngology
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
2006
Pediatric Otolaryngology
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
2005
Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC,
2006
Residency
Otolaryngology/Head/Neck Surge
- West Virginia University Hospital,
1997
Surgical
- Charleston Area Medical Center,
1993
Medical/Dental School
MD
- West Virginia University School of Medicine,
1992
Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Insurance Accepted
Accountable Health Plans PPO
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
AmeriGroup GA MCAID HMO JAX/GA
AmeriGroup GA PeachCare For Kids Jax/GA
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Corporate Medical Network Global International PPO FL
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
Georgia Medicaid/Georgia Better Health/Peachcare
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Humana HMO/POS
Humana PPO/EPO
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
Star Healthcare Network
Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
Vivida Health Medicaid FL
Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
Congenital Neck Masses
Hearing Loss
Otitis Media
Medical Interests
Head and neck masses
Pediatric airway
Sinus disease
English
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